Welcome to the City of Waco’s New Mayor, Jim Holmes!
The City of Waco welcomed former District 5 Councilmember, Jim Holmes, as the City’s new mayor on Tuesday, May 14th. Jim Holmes has served Waco City Council since 2016 and brings more than 35 years of financial management experience to City Council. The meeting also saw the return of Councilmembers Andrea Barefield and Josh Borderud,…
Read MoreCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 13, 2024 – May 17, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Former District 5 Council member Jim Holmes was sworn in as Waco mayor at a special City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 14. Andrea Barefield and Josh Borderud were also sworn in after being reelected to their council seats. The Waco Police Department and local law enforcement agencies…
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Taste of Waco: Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant (We Are Waco)
As part of our We Are Waco series, enjoy a ‘Taste of Waco’ and amazing Tex-Mex at Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant! Learn about their rich history, their most popular dishes and drinks, how local businesses support each other, and so much more! Showcasing Wacoans with local businesses, organizations, and talent, this series represents what we do,…
Read MoreSpecial Session (May 14, 2024)
Meet the Director – Amy Burlarley-Hyland
Mayor Dillon Meek – Thank You (May 2024)
On behalf of the City of Waco, a big thank you to Mayor Dillon Meek for nine years of dedicated service on the Waco City Council! We put together a special video highlighting a few fun moments from his time in office. (Don’t miss a special message from his wife and kids at the end!)…
Read MoreCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 6, 2024 – May 10, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The recent heavy rains have flooded both the Brazos and Bosque Rivers, and raised Lake Waco levels 20 feet above normal. With temperatures rising, City of Waco Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that the splash pads been turned on for the summer season. WFD and the…
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